Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Audi A3 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,432 mm | 4,285 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,497 kg | 1,480 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 57 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 968 mm | -967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 937 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 884 mm | -46 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 388 L | 371 L | 17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 1,546 L | 12.7 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
2006 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |